Liquidity Risk

Vietnam Central Bank Injects Liquidity via Spot Dollar Purchases and Swaps

12/11/2026

The SBV has launched spot dollar purchases and six-month foreign exchange swaps to ease liquidity pressures and lower lending rates.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Imposes Interim Stop Orders on Fund Manager Over Disclosure Failures

12/11/2026

ASIC has halted two Angas Securities funds over inadequate disclosures regarding the firm's financial health and Bathla Group exposure.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Reports Progress from JUMP+ Value Enhancement Initiative

12/11/2026

The SET said 87 percent of participants progressed according to plan, while combined first-half net profit rose 42.3 percent against the three-year average.

Market Abuse

South Korea Imposes Record KRW 1.63 tn Fine on Bond Dealers

12/11/2026

The FTC has fined 15 primary dealers for colluding in government bond auctions, prompting strong industry pushback.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HKMA, IA Ban Former Bank Agent for 9 Months Over Unethical Selling

12/11/2026

Hong Kong regulators have jointly banned a former insurance intermediary for nine months for pressuring clients and altering underwriting data.

Cybersecurity

Malaysia to Accelerate Quantum Migration to Strengthen Data Security

12/11/2026

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has asked MCMC to explore collaboration with security agencies and telecommunications companies on research into quantum-resistant technologies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Sues Commonwealth Bank Over Undisclosed Business Fees

12/11/2026

ASIC has launched civil penalty proceedings against CBA for allegedly overcharging business customers.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Sri Lanka Restricts Two EY Partners from Bank Audits

12/11/2026

The restriction follows a fraud at National Development Bank, with the regulator citing individual accountability while confirming that EY remains eligible to audit licensed banks.

Cybersecurity

South Korea Mulls Unified “Cybersecurity Czar” to Counter AI Threats

12/11/2026

Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for a powerful government-wide cybersecurity body to coordinate fragmented defences and protect critical infrastructure.